Description
Comprehensive review of common diseases of the GI tract, covering tumours, benign conditions, and motility disorders
Gastrointestinal Nursing is an authoritative exploration of common diseases of the GI tract, offering evidence-based insights into the complexities of digestive health and unraveling the intricate functions of digestion, secretion, and elimination. Each chapter provides in-depth coverage of a specific organ, detailing common diseases and conditions, and offering comprehensive explanations of aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis, investigations, surgical and pharmacological management, and outcomes.
Gastrointestinal Nursing includes information on:
- Motility disorders of the esophagus including webs and pouches, achalasia, and esophageal dysmotility
- Benign conditions of the stomach including Helicobacter pylori, gastritis, gastric ulcers, vascular conditions, and gastroparesis
- Tumours of the duodenum including adenocarcinoma, lymphomas, leiomyosarcomas, carcinoid tumors, and stromal tumors
- Principles of endoscopy, endoscopy investigations, and emergency and therapeutic endoscopy
- Sustainable gastroenterology, encompassing practices in endoscopy, hepatology, and gastroenterology, as well as sustainable approaches in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and drug treatments
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a student embarking on your nursing journey, Gastrointestinal Nursing is your go-to resource for mastering the intricacies of care and management of digestive disorders. It is an essential read for nurses in gastroenterology, digestive health, and related specialties.
Table of Contents
List of Contributors xxii
Foreword xxiv
Preface xxv
1 Anatomy and Physiology 1
Conor Hamilton
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Overview of the Digestive System 1
1.3 Basic Cell Structure of the GI Tract 2
1.4 Mouth and Pharynx 4
1.5 The Oesophagus 8
1.6 The Stomach 10
1.7 The Pancreas 13
1.8 The Liver 18
1.9 The Gallbladder 20
1.10 The Small Intestine 22
1.11 The Large Intestine 26
1.12 Reflective Questions 29
References 30
2 The Oesophagus 32
Paula Brayford
2.1 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 32
2.2 Hiatus Hernia 36
2.3 Oesophagitis and Oesophageal Ulcers 38
2.4 Barrett’s Oesophagus 41
2.5 Tumours of the Oesophagus 45
2.6 Oesophageal Strictures 49
2.7 Oesophageal Webs and Rings 51
2.8 Oesophageal Dysmotility 53
2.9 Achalasia 55
2.10 Oesophageal Diverticula/Pouch 57
2.11 Eosinophilic Oesophagitis 59
2.12 Oesophageal Varices 62
2.13 Mallory Weiss Tear 65
2.14 Reflective Questions 66
References 66
Contents xi
3 The Stomach 69
Regina Raymond and Marta Da Silva Teixeira
3.1 Gastritis 69
3.2 Gastric Ulcers 71
3.3 Helicobacter Pylori 74
3.4 Gastroparesis 77
3.5 Vascular Conditions of the Stomach 80
3.6 Gastric Cancers 82
3.7 Reflective Questions 93
References 93
4 Small Bowel 97
Isobel Mason and Jennie Burch
4.1 Introduction 97
4.2 Small Bowel Bleeding 98
4.3 Small Bowel Tumours 100
4.4 Managing Ida 101
4.5 Small Bowel Crohn’s Disease 102
4.6 Ileostomy 102
4.7 Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth 103
4.8 Acute Diarrhoea 104
4.9 Giardiasis 105
4.10 Lactose Intolerance 105
4.11 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 106
4.12 Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction 107
4.13 Case Studies and Reflective Questions 108
References 108
5 Pancreas and Neuroendocrine Tumours 110
Stacey Munnelly, Alex Hadall, Scott Oakes, Lynne McCallum, and Nikie Jervis
5.1 Pancreatitis 110
5.2 Pancreatic Cysts 120
5.3 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma 125
5.4 Pancreatic Neuro-Endocrine Neoplasms 131
5.5 Reflective Questions 138
References 138
6 Liver and Biliary System 147
Sarah Hogg, Nicola Holmes-Long, Kathryn Jack, and Kathryn Houghton
6.1 The Liver 147
6.2 Genetic Disorders of the Liver 157
6.3 Autoimmune Liver Disorders 161
6.4 Biliary System 163
6.5 Reflective Questions 173
References 173
7 Colon, Rectum and Anus 180
Jennie Burch
Introduction 180
7.1 Polyps 180
7.2 Colorectal Cancer 181
7.3 Bowel Cancer Screening 182
7.4 Primary Colorectal Lymphomas 186
7.5 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours 186
7.6 Neuroendocrine Tumours 187
7.7 Lynch Syndrome 188
7.8 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis 188
7.9 Anal Cancer 189
7.10 Diverticular Disease 190
7.11 Appendicitis 191
7.12 Haemorrhoids 191
7.13 Anal Fissure 192
7.14 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 193
7.15 Pilonidal Abscess 193
7.16 Perianal Abscess 193
7.17 Anal Fistula 194
7.18 Constipation 195
7.19 Diarrhoea 195
7.20 Anal Incontinence 196
7.21 Low Anterior Resection Syndrome 197
7.23 Melaena 199
7.24 Colostomy 199
7.25 Reflective Questions 200
References 200
8 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 203
Stephanie Massey and Shellie Radford
8.1 Introduction 203
8.2 Extra Intestinal Manifestations 205
8.3 Classification of Disease 205
8.4 Treatments 207
8.5 Psychological Impact and Quality of Life 210
8.6 The Ibd Mdt 210
8.7 Reflective Questions 211
References 211
9 Nursing In the Endoscopy Setting 215
Lindsey Scarisbrick and Leigh Donnelly
9.1 Introduction 215
9.2 The Endoscopy Service 215
9.3 Governance 217
9.4 Joint Advisory Group For GI Endoscopy (Jag) 218
9.5 Endoscopy Workforce 218
9.6 Training 225
9.7 Unit Leadership Team 226
9.8 Innovation of Roles 227
9.9 Sustainable Endoscopy Services 227
9.10 Reflective Questions 230
References 230
10 Nutrition In Gastrointestinal Disease 235
Annelie Shaw
10.1 Introduction 235
10.2 The Importance of Nutrition In GI Disease 235
10.3 The GI Tract: A Nutritional and Immunological Organ 236
10.4 Clinical Consequences of Nutritional Deficits 236
10.5 Nutrition In Specific GI Conditions 236
10.6 Malnutrition In GI Disease 237
10.7 Oral Nutritional Support 240
10.8 Oral Nutritional Support Strategies 242
10.9 Individualisation and Monitoring 248
10.10 Enteral Nutrition 249
10.11 Benefits of Enteral Nutrition (En) Compared to Parenteral Nutrition (Pn) 250
10.12 Enteral Feed Delivery 251
10.13 Parenteral Nutrition 254
10.14 Home Parenteral Nutrition 255
10.15 Types of Feeding Tubes 255
10.16 The Nursing Role In Nutritional Care 258
10.17 Summary 259
References 259
11 Psychosocial Impact of Gastrointestinal Disease 263
Wladyslawa Czuber-Dochan
11.1 Introduction 263
11.2 Pain 263
11.3 Fatigue 268
11.4 Urgency and Fi 273
11.5 Anxiety, Depression and Distress 275
11.6 Body Image 280
11.7 Relationship, Intimacy, Sexuality and Family Planning 282
11.8 Work and Education 287
11.9 The Role of Nurses In the Care of Individuals With GI Conditions 288
11.10 Reflective Questions 290
References 290
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